Island spear; from "holmr" + "geirr"
Name Profile
Bok
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bok.
Primary meaning
Short form of names beginning with 'Bo'
Pronunciation: BOK
Profile summary
Scandinavian short form of names like Bo or Bosse. Also means 'book' in Swedish. Rare as a standalone name. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of names beginning with 'Bo'. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BOK. It is listed alongside the related form Bo. Bok appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bok is currently cataloged under Scandinavian origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of names beginning with 'Bo'.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Scandinavian origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bok is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Bo. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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